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◈ ExplanationAdvancedIndustry Deep Dives › Technology & Software

Affirm Surges 13% After a Record Quarter: What the BNPL Shock Says About Consumer Credit

Affirm shares surged roughly 10–15% after a record fiscal fourth quarter and higher guidance. The move highlights how improving profitability, consumer-credit demand and buy-now-pay-later expectations are reshaping fintech valuations.

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◎ GuideFoundationsPersonal Finance › Debt & Credit

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL): How It Works and the Hidden Risks

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services like Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay let shoppers split payments into interest-free installments. Explore how BNPL operates and the financial risks to watch out for.

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◈ Explanation📖 StandardFoundationsPersonal Finance › Debt & Credit

The Credit Card Business — How Banks Make $130 Billion From Your Spending

The U.S. credit card industry generates $130+ billion annually through interest, interchange fees, and late fees. Here's how the business model works — and why it's designed to be confusing.

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